Store Leader: Build Winning Teams & Grow with Impact

Sportswift Ltd; New Forest; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Card Factory is seeking a Store Manager to lead a brilliant team, set clear direction, and create a workplace where people thrive, supported and motivated. You will coach, celebrate wins, and bring energy to every decision with a customer-first mindset.

You will lead day-to-day operations, hire and coach staff, manage merchandising and payroll, and collaborate with District and Regional Managers to grow the business. Use data to stay on track and drive forward.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience leading teams and driving results.
• Inspiring presence that sets a high-performing culture.
• People-first mindset focused on coaching and development.
• Strong communication skills to connect and align teams.
• Tech-savvy in using store systems to run daily tasks.
• Calm and adaptable mindset under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations, set direction, and create a thriving workplace.
• Oversee hiring, coaching, merchandising, and payroll to deliver results.
• Collaborate with District and Regional Managers to drive growth and improvement.
• Use data to monitor performance and make informed decisions.
• Foster a culture where team members feel supported and valued.

Skills

Leadership

Inspiring presence

People-first mindset

Strong communicator

Tech-savvy

Calm under pressure

Job description

Card Factory is seeking a Store Manager to lead a brilliant team, set clear direction, and create a workplace where people thrive, supported and motivated. You will coach, celebrate wins, and bring energy to every decision with a customer-first mindset.

You will lead day-to-day operations, hire and coach staff, manage merchandising and payroll, and collaborate with District and Regional Managers to grow the business. Use data to stay on track and drive forward.